I made this sweet potato pie with pecan topping for dessert last Sunday. I had ice cream for the grands since their immature taste buds don’t appreciate the goodness of sweet potatoes yet. I found the recipe in Taste of the South. My youngest daughter and husband requested it immediately. And, because I usually only […]

During a recent weekend trip with daughter #3 to visit my cousin in midtown Atlanta, we strolled down the street and had Sunday brunch at The Cafe Intermezzo. The midtown location had been open for two weeks and I suppose they were still working out the kinks as service was a tad slow. There were no […]

Think apple dumplings, not chicken and dumplings. Think melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. Think scrumptious. Think dessert OR side dish. Make a run to the grocery store. Hurry. You have to try these. I have a special place in my heart for the sweet potato. Because it is, well, sweet. You can fry it, bake it, casserole it […]

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Hi! I'm Alli - wife of one, mom of 5 and nana of 5. I'm a southern cook who loves to share recipes, entertain family and friends and travel to the Caribbean at least once a year. Becoming a beach bum is high on my to-do list!

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Thanks for stopping by An Alli Event! My parties have to be fun, frugal and fabulous! My décor is always simple, yet stunning. My food is scrumptious and satisfying. Stick around and I’ll show you how to take my ideas and make them your own.